Mystery as Kilmar Ábrego Garcia deportation hearing abruptly canceled The government is moving to vacate a preliminary injunction put in place by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis The Independent UK · 16h ago
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to federal court to fight deportation to Liberia He was arrested in Baltimore in March 2025 after picking up his then-5-year-old son, who has autism and other disabilities, from his grandmother’s house The Independent UK · Oct 6
Why Global MedTech Giants Are Now Betting on Costa Rica Over Asia for Smart Factories Costa Rica hit $5.1B in FDI for 2025, ranked 8th globally per capita, and shipped $10.9B in medical devices. Here's what it means for U.S. supply chains. Latin Times · Sep 27
Costa Rican Detainee Dies in ICE Custody as Family Says Diabetes Treatment Was Overlooked Carlos Josue Marchena Marchena died after being found unresponsive at a Louisiana immigration detention centre, amid allegations of missed insulin and inadequate food and water. ICE disputes any lapse in care. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of not receiving proper care for his diabetes is the third detainee in less than six months to die at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana The Independent UK · Sep 22
22,000 Deported, 26 Countries: Inside the Panama–Costa Rica Deportation Pipeline More than 22,000 migrants have been deported to 26 countries since 2025 — here's how Panama and Costa Rica became the system's key transit hubs. Latin Times · Sep 21
Costa Rica Hepatitis A Outbreak Tops 770 Cases as CDC Posts Travel Notice Centered on San José Province Costa Rica has 772 hepatitis A cases in 2026, most in San José. What CDC's new Level 1 notice means for U.S. travelers and families. Medical Daily · Sep 21
Which Latin American President Outranks Bukele Now? September Country-By-Country Approval Numbers, Explained Bukele still tops Central America at 66.2%, but Abinader posted the region's biggest monthly gain and Arévalo dropped to last place, CB Global Data shows. Latin Times · Sep 15
El Salvador Just Hit 218 Homicide-Free Days in 2026 — Here's How the Rest of Central America Compares El Salvador hit 218 homicide-free days in 2026, but Guatemala just logged its deadliest August in five years and Honduras revised its data. Latin Times · Sep 12
Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica Horseback Video Draws 'Tone Deaf' Jibes as US Petrol Prices Rise Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica horse-riding video has sparked bipartisan outrage, contrasting her luxury holiday with record US petrol prices and economic pressures on Americans. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
President Sheinbaum Demanding the U.S. To Stop Rerouting Deported Mexicans To Guatemala and Honduras Sheinbaum protests to the U.S. over diverting thousands of deported Mexicans through Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica before sending them home. Latin Times · Sep 4
In 2002, professor Ian Giddy and librarian Jenny Giddy bought a Costa Rican cattle farm to restore its cloud forest; 50,000 trees later, more than 300 bird species had been recorded A couple's spontaneous decision led to the creation of Cloudbridge Nature Reserve. They transformed a barren cattle pasture into a vibrant cloud forest ecosystem. This project has successfully reintroduced over 300 bird species and all six Costa Rican wild cats. Innovative reforestation techniques significantly improved tree survival rates over two… The Times of India · Sep 4
In 1990, John and Karen Lewis bought 1,000 acres of Costa Rican rainforest to stop it being logged; the reserve now shelters monkeys, sloths and over 300 bird species John and Karen Lewis bought Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula rainforest in 1990. They built a lodge and school, benefiting local residents and wildlife. The reserve became a vital buffer for Corcovado National Park. In 2013, a conservation easement ensured permanent protection for the land. This project demonstrates successful long-term private… The Times of India · Sep 1
Meet Daniel Janzen: The ecologist who turned 169,000 hectares of Costa Rica into a giant forest filled with biodiversity Daniel Janzen, a pioneering biologist, significantly advanced tropical ecosystem research and conservation initiatives. Through his innovative work in Costa Rica's Guanacaste Conservation Area, he fostered collaboration with local communities. For many years, Janzen scrutinised the intricate dynamics between flora and fauna, culminating in a large-scale conservation area and establishing a… The Times of India · Aug 27
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 Ivanka Trump Caught Picking Her Swimsuit Wedgie While Surfing on Costa Rica Beach Ivanka Trump enjoys a family holiday in Costa Rica, surfing despite a wardrobe mishap, while facing scrutiny over luxury development plans in Albania.
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Ivanka Trump Hits the Waves in Costa Rica and Takes a Tumble in New Surfing Photos Ivanka Trump takes on Costa Rica's waves, flashes a shaka and takes a tumble, but quickly gets back on her surfboard during her latest family getaway.
The Economic Times · Aug 24 In 1972, Costa Rican conservationists established the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. 54 years later, it protects 10,500 hectares of cloud forest feeding two oceans Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique water collection. Mist contributes significantly to the forest's water supply through horizontal precipitation. The reserve is home to many species, including the resplendent quetzal and Baird's tapirs. However, some species like the golden toad have become extinct due to…
The Times of India · Aug 24 In 1998, Costa Rica spread 12,000 tonnes of orange waste over degraded pasture; 16 years later, tree diversity had tripled and forest biomass was 176% higher In 1998, about 12,000 metric tonnes of orange peels and pulp were spread over a degraded pasture in Costa Rica as part of an unusual forest restoration experiment. Sixteen years later, researchers found that the site had developed into a dense forest, with richer soil, greater tree diversity and a…
The Times of India · Aug 23 Ohio mother was in Costa Rica when 18-year-old son died in car crash; hospital never contacted her, she later learned his body parts were removed as 'anatomical gifts' without consent Andrea Mauk says her 18-year-old son Damon’s eyes, skin, heart valves, ligaments and other tissues were recovered as “anatomical gifts” after his fatal Ohio crash, without her knowledge. She was in Costa Rica when he died and says the hospital never contacted her. Her grief has since become a campaign…
The Times of India · Aug 23 In 1993, ecologist Diane Firestone bought a worn-out Costa Rica cattle ranch; decades later, it held 20% primary forest and 69% secondary forest In an impressive showcase of environmental rejuvenation, a Costa Rican farm has undergone remarkable tropical land restoration after years of extensive cattle grazing. Guided by ecologist Diane Firestone, the land has transformed into lush forests, echoing national trends of forest recovery in Costa Rica. This regenerated landscape not only aids…
The Economic Times · Aug 21 How did a dead woman’s pension keep paying for 20 years? Costa Rica man accused of collecting $800,000 from California teacher’s retirement fund Costa Rican prosecutors are investigating Abarca, a care-home manager accused of collecting nearly $800,000 in pension payments belonging to a North American woman who died in 2005. Investigators allege he used false documents to gain access to her California teacher pension and continued withdrawing the money for almost 20 years.
Euronews · Aug 21 UNSC to hold second informal vote for organisation's next secretary general Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after last month's first informal vote, in which the council's 15 members, including the five with veto power, pass judgment in secret on the candidates.
The Economic Times · Aug 21 UN Security Council tests contenders in race for next secretary-general The Security Council will hold another straw poll Friday for UN leadership contenders. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan led the first informal vote among members. Argentina's Rafael Grossi and Chile's Michelle Bachelet are also candidates. Veto powers may delay their preferences, and new contenders could emerge. This poll aims to provide…
The Economic Times · Aug 19 Costa Rican mother saves for 9 years to buy land, then built a home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic. Here's how she did it A Costa Rican mother and her 6-year-old son received a permanent home built with interlocking blocks made from around 7 tons of recycled plastic. The 2018 project brought together Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica, Procter & Gamble, Urbarium and Ekojunto to combine affordable housing with plastic recycling.
The Economic Times · Aug 19 In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forest In a groundbreaking initiative in Costa Rica, researchers turned orange waste into a remarkable tool for land restoration. This organic byproduct rejuvenated the soil, facilitating nutrient absorption while curbing the spread of invasive grass. After fifteen years, the site transformed into a thriving young forest, showcasing the potential of industrial…